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Hints for the Household.

To stop the bleeding of wound set mass of
wooden rags on fire, and hold the afflicted part
over them in the smoke.
tea made of ripe dried whortleberries
and drunk in the place of water. is speedy cure
for many forms of scrofulous difficulties.
simple way of protecting the ironing board
from dust is to take two paper -four sacks, cut
the bottom off from one and paste this one to the
top of the other to make the required length.
When done slip this over the board. The outer
covering of the board need not be taken off after
using, and SO time and trouble frequently
saved.
ways in which to economize, will find it to her
advantage. if she has seamless sheets which
have been used for years, to tear or cut them in
two in the center and sew the outside edges to-
gether; lap them and stitch with a machine, or
they may be sewed and over. Hem the
raw edges. Sheets trimmed in this way will
last for a long time.
The best ant trap for those who are troubled
with this little red or black insect is large
sponge washed we'll and pressed nearly dry, leav-
ing the cells wei! opened. Sprinkle it some
fine white sugar and place it where the ants are
the most troublesome They will soon collect
upon the sponge and take up their abode in the
cells. Then it is only necessary to dip the
sponge in scalding water which washes them out
dead by the tens OF thousands. Put on some
more sugar and set the trap for o new haul.
This process will soon clean the house of every
ant
A kind of linen known as Blasting is much
used for chair backs. bureau covers. easel scarfs,
etc. and is deliberately embroidered in silks and
metal thread. There is in this work attempt
at high art great variety of stitches used
upon the same piece. but the happy combina-
ton of colors Is relied upon to produce the eff
feet rather than intricate and artistic stitches.
Another kind OF simple embroidery which IS at
tracing attention is that done dotted null.
The null is of the kind with large dots placed
far apart. which serve the centers of the
daisies wrought upon it. Each dot is covered
with satin stitch in gold and brown for the
the petals work ed around
The centers are dark-brown in some cases. and
the petals Of yellow. This style of work is much
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Presidential Pardons.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 10-The President to-day
acted on applications for pardons in three cases.
The first that of VIM. Sweeny, con-
victed in February. 1888, of robbery. and sem
fenced to five years in the Albany penitentiary
The President Endorsed the application grant
ed"
The second case that of Leonard Smiley,
who was convicted Oct. 20. 1885, of counterfeit
ing, and sentenced to i've years imprison ment
In the Detroit House of Correction. pardon
was granted in this case because the convict is
In the last stages of consumption, and has but a
short time to live.
The third case was that OF Oscar j. Bosey
convicted in Texas of embezzling money order
funds, and sentenced in March last to six
months imprisonment. The President Endorsed
The application denied" and added Il ca n re-
ally find no substantial reason presented for the
pardon of this convict"
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Order of American Firemen.

New YORK. Aug 10.-At its convention to-
day the Order of American Firemen adopted q
constitution providing for national association,
fraternal and social in it's character. but not
secret. A proposition to provide for mutual
benefit assurances rejected undesirable
during the experimental stage of the association
Any white man now an active fireman, or who
has been honorably discharged from any fire de-
partment. is eligible to mem bership. The color
line was drawn because of the prejudice of
Southern firemen, among whom it is desired to
spread the organization State councils will be
organized in every State whore ten local coun-
ellis exist
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Not Afraid of His CONN.

SHELBYvILLE, Aug 10-William A. Watson,
of Moultrie county, is known to fame as the
man who has manufactured his own coffin He
sawed the lumber thirteen years ago. and five
years ago made the box which is to be his last
resting-place. The coffin is of walnut made of
inch and a-quarter stuff, and has been soaked in
oil and vanished. He keeps it in his bedroom
as a receptacle for bed clothes, and takes great
pride in exhibiting it and describing its good
qualities to his callers. Mr.. Watson is IS wears
old, has lived in Moultrie forty -four years. is an
ardent Democrat, and thinks he will not need
his box for some years to come
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Represented by Special Correspond
ents in Every Town and City in
its Field.

The Journal is represented at Washington and New
York and other large cities, by tried and efficient
respondents of wide reputation. who will furnish it
with full and extensive of all matters pub
lie interest The vigilance of these correspondents is
guarantee that the readers of the journal will be
kept fully informed in all that goes to constitute the
history of the period In every town in Indiana and
such portions of adjoining States as are in its patron
izng field, the Journal is represented by special
correspondent and great is taken see that the
news of this section is given to the fullest extent
possible.
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estimated at 50 600. There was person in the
auditorium the time of the accident The
last performances was given Saturday night, at
which time the house was crowded
Arrangements are being made at Springfield
for the reception of Grand Army men who will
visit the tomb and home of Lincoln during the
ST. Louis encampment Thursday, Sept. &c.
will be Springfield day." upon which date the
railroads preparing to convey &c. 600 from
ST. Louis to Springfield. and will give them six
hours to visit the monument and other points of
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Walton; John Yaryan, Liberty: o. Smith,
Sparta: Albert Goodwin Mitchell; John P.
Touch Joiietsville; Geo. Bremen. Indianapolis;
Lawrence Broderick, Terre Haute; Frederick
Kreamer, Jeffersonville; James Wagner. Crom-
WELL John Birman, Huntingburg VIM. Jour-
dan, Bourbon; Isaac Rominger. New Lancaster;
Stephen Bales. MartinsvIlle Harry Cook, North
Manchester Rich Cooper, Ray.
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american Murdered in Mexico.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10-Vice-consul Mitchell.
at Pedras Negras, Mex, reports to the State De-
partment under date July %, that James Il.
Duval, citizen of the United States. and ma
tive OF Mobile, who has been residing in Santa
Rosa, State of Coahuila. for several years. en-
gagged in mining. was murdered July 2 He had
started for the Cedral mines. with $3.50, to pay
his employees, and when about two miles from
the mine was shot through the head The au-
thorities have arrested several persons on sus-
piciOu.
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Washington Special.
Pensions were yesterday granted the folio wing
named Indianians:
Minor OF John Cowen, Brownstown; Hiram
Phillip, Vevay VIM. Clark. Elkinsville; John
G. Yeager, Rosewood; Alfred Sims. Abngdon;
Charles n. Dawson. Inakertown; Aosaiotn Hart
mann, Mt Liberty; John Cover tdeceased),
Brownstown; Caleb Remmel. Butler; William
Milan, Pittsoorough: Henry Phillips, Wolf
Lake; John Mahan, Sullivan; George McQuin-
ten, Goshen; John Rande, Pleasant Ridge;
Dennis Courtney, Nashville; A. Loudervile,
Terre Haute; M. Klein, Lowell, John Bechdoll,
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The General News and Commercial
Features of the Journal are I'm

f1ctooNds
The city news will be given much more fully than
by other paper in Indianapolis and reports of all
occurrences will be presented with impartiaty and
completeness by competent writer's and gather
ers In this department. in all Others the Journal
challenges comparison. Particular attention will be
given to its market reports financial and commercial
and the attention of bankers merchants brokers and
all others interested in the markets is invited to the
Journal columns.
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The Only Paper in the State Pub
fishing All the News Furnished
by the Western Associated Press
and the United Press.

The Journal enjoys facilities for receiving and pu
fishing the of the day in every way superior to
those enjoyed by any other paper in Indiana and
equal to any in the country, being member of both
the great associations the reports of the
Western Associated and United Press being received
at its Office and presented to its readers to the
fullest extent
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THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL
DAILY. SUNDAY AND WEEKLY.
The Most Complete Newspaper in all Departments
Published in the State of Indiana.

The indianapolis journal is now printed upon
its NEW HOE PERFECTING PRESS. and in en-
larged form The size of the paper has been increased
by fully 10 Fer cent-the columns are heightened
and the width of the page increased This change
places the journal very far ahead of what it has
been and it ranks in SIZE with the papers of the
metropolitan cities of the United States The Indian
apos Journal has long enjoyed and always has main.
tanned the distinction of being the leading
of Indiana.
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Suicide by Shooting.

Specisl to the Indianapolis JournaE
SHELBYvILLE, Aug. 10.-John w Barnes, one
or the wealthiest farmers in Union township.
was found dead in his barn with rifle bail in
his head He had slipped out of his house dur
ing the night. gone to the barn and put an end
to his life Last week he sold his farm and
bought the Cory farm for $25, 900. The children
began ouarrelng over the change, and it so
preyed upon his mind that his mind became IN
hall
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Knights and Ladies of Honor.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
EVANSVILLE, Aug. 10-The session of the
Indiana Grand Lodge Knights and Ladies of
Honor closed its work here this evening. when
the following officers were elected. to serve dur
ing the ensuing year: Grand protector. G.. FL.
Godfrey New Albany. reelected; vice-grand
protector. James r. Robinson, North Vernon;
grand secretary. "A. S. Lane, VIncennes, re-
elected; grand treasurer, J. T. II. Miller. Terre
Haute, reelected; grand chaplain, Mary E. Bah
bitt. Evansville grand guide. Rebecca Hislap.
Brazil.
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Subscription Price, sl.oo a Year

Believing thoroughly that the interests of the State
and Nation best be subserved by Republican ad
nistration the JOURNAL will heartily devote itself
to the championship of that party's principles, and
will do all in its power to compass Republican
It's eyes shall not be blinded however. by partisan
bias and it will not hesitate to criticse Republican
wrong. doing wherever it may occur.
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THE INDIANA STATE JOURNAL
(The Weekly EdItIon)
is ENLARGED TO
Handsome Eight-Page 56-Colunn Paper,

Doing away with the supplement which has been
necessary nuisance in the past. The WEEKLY
JOURNAL will rank in size with the largest and
best weekes in the country. and for Indiana people
it is vastly superior in every way. 1t Is complete
compendium of the news of the week, accompanied
by the latest market reports and special departments
devoted to agricultural horticultural and household
topics. 1t is complete in every department.. All the
best features of the SUNDAY JOURNAL are repro
duced in the columns of the WEEKLY JOURNAL
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used for toilet sets, crib curtains, etc., and
young ladies are using it for aprons, and even
dresses in which case the goods not en-
broidered all over but merely in borders plas-
irons, cuffs, and the like.
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understood that Secretary Farchild does not
feel warranted in paying more than Ito hat for
these bonds
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A tea made of chestnut leaves. and drunk in
the place of water, is said to have cured many
obstinate cases of dropsy.
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications


WASHINGTON, Aug. IL, A. NJ.
For Indiana-Fair weather. preceded by local
showers in the extreme northern portion; varia-
BILE winds; stationary temperature.
For Ohio-Fair weather, followed by local
show ers in the northern portion; southerly
ture in southern portion, slightly cooler in north
portion.
For Illinois-Fair weather preceded by local
showers in the northern portion; variable winds;
a slight fall in temperature, except in the ex-
treme southern portion, stationary temperature.
For Lower Mathematical showers; variable
Winds slight changes in temperature, except
cooler in extreme southeast portion.
For Wisconsin--Far weather, preceded by oc-
casional showers in the southeast portion; varia-
BILE Winds nearly stationary temperature
Local Weather Record.
INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 10, 1887.
Time. Bar. Their. Hum Wind. Weather Rain,
e T. sss5 6 &C. e. Si:::
Maximum temperature, 90; minimum tempera-
ture IS.
Following is a comparative statement of the condi-
ton OF temperature and rainfall for Aug 10, 1887.
TEN Rain in;
Mean ----------.----.. 81 90
Departure from normal. - OH
Total excess or deficiency since Aug. l. *57 -O.09
Total deficiency since Jan. l.. 1872 -1O.56
*Plus.
General Observations.
WAsHINGToN Aug. 10. 8 Pm.
p 17l . yV;,3 10 "a Iyv.a -,
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TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

T-Traces of rain.
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at their home, No. 295 Bright street. A great
many of their friends were present. The pres
ents received were numerous and costly.
Mr.. O. w. Williams has dissolved partnership
with Mr.. Theodore Pfafiin, and resires from
that house to accept charge Of the Wholesale de-
partment of the Knabe piano-forte establish
ment, with headquarters at Baltimore. Mr.
Williams has been resident of Indianapolis for
twelve years, and during that entire time has
been in the front of musical circles and in the
lead of all musical events. His departure from
the city will be greatly regretted all accounts
and yet his friends will rejoice at his deserved
promotion to 50 responsible position. AS a
business man. in his relations with the leading
music houses here, he has commanded the re-
spect and confidence of the pub bile, and has an
experience and acquaintance that eminently befit
him for his new duties. The people of Indian
apols much indebted to Mr.. Williams. and
he will take with him their best wishes for his
entire success in the East. Mr. and Mrs. Will
Jams leave for Baltimore this afternoon.
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The Noble Boston Man.

Burdette, in Brooklyn Eagle.
A Boston broker lost wallet containing $15,-
900 on the street and a newsboy found it and
brought 1t to the owner. The man struggled
with terrible temptation to be mean and sor-
did for moment and then, forgetting self and
casting to the winds his greed of gain he
trampled the temptation under his feet gave the
honest boy permission to the Common
and play every day. 1--WE can trust you, y
sobbed the grateful man; I'VE know that you
will keep off the grass" O how often this op-
portunity to make others happy by kind word,
a gentle smile, little act of kindness
knocks at our door and we heed it not. until it
is too late. that more people were like the
Boston man. fP. S.--They are
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Personal and Society.

Miss Elizabeth Dye will go to Cincinnati this
week for a short stay.
Dr. and Mrs. j. r. Hussey will 60 to Cali
fornia to spend the winter.
Mr.. Fl. Hull and family left yesterday for
California, to reside permanently.
Mrs. A. E. Ferry, the artist. has returned
from New York, after a three-montbs' absence.
Mrs VIM. Vinnedge. of Lafayette, is spending
few days in the city. the guest of Mrs. W. j.
Richards.
A reception will be given at Hall place Church
on Wednesday evening to the new pastor, Rev.
M. Fl. Hyde
Mrs Benz. F. Claypool. of Connersville. is Wis
itng her daughter, Mrs. NJ Jillson, on North
Delaware street
Mrs j. N Olcotr, Of Chicago. formerly of this
city, is expected this week to visit her daughter
Mrs. Ray Williams.
Mrs. G. B. Paul unable to reach Wash
ington in time to attend the funeral of her
brother, Jap Turpen.
The kiss of the Syren." the property Of the
Art Association, is now exhibition at the
Kansas City Exposition.
The Fortnightly Literary Club will meet this
afternoon with Mrs. Philip Carleton, at No. 735
North Pennsylvania street.
Mrs. NJ. D. Butler has gone to Piqus, O.. to
visit friends and will spend some time in Fort
Wayne before returning home.
DR.. j. Fl. Woodburn has gone to California to
spend the winter, on account OF his health, and
may locate there permanently.
Miss Helen Wallace will entertain q party of
her young friends this evening from to 8
o'clock, to celebrate her birthday anniversary.
Mrs Williams. who has been visiting her
daughter. Mrs Charles B. Coe, at Denver Col,
for several months, will return to this city this
week.
Mr.. Ro bert A. Newland will go to Warsaw
tomorrow to play on a new organ which has just
been put in position, and which will be dedicated
with a concert
A called meeting of the Ladies' Missionary
Society known as the Evangelical Union will be
held this afternoon. at 230. at the residence of
Mrs. Sims, No 306 North Delaware street.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church will meet to morrow
afternoon in the lecture room This is the first
meeting for the season, and largo attendance
is desired.
Mr. and Mrs. BENZ. Thornton celebrated the
tenth anniversary Of their marriage last night,
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In Brief

An empty warehouse on the l., B. & W. rail-
road, west of the city. the Belt was de-
troyed by fire last night, At 10 o'clock The loss
was not over $780,
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Charles w. Long and Mary II. Shelton, John F.
Koehler and Mrs Florence Simmerlilk, John ID.
Fleming and Mamie Suhr, Howard A. Benton
and Frances Stevenson.
THE READING CIRCLES GOOD WORK
County Superintendent Flick is greatly
pleased with the work that is being accomplished
in the interest of his teachers by the reading
circle. The circle has over one hundred
and fifty members, and is constantly growing.
The books for the first course of reading were
received by the superintendent yesterday.
BKIEF SESSION OF ALDERMEN
AZ the regular meeting OF the Board of Alder
men, last night. the members present were
Messrs. Crosby, King. Pritchard. Rail, Schmidt,
Wright and Endley. The appropriation bills
passed at the last session Of the Council were
read and approved. S. v. Perrott was con-
firmed as clerk of the Board of Aldermen The
action OF the Council in supplying vacancies on
the election boards. as heretofore announced
was concurred In. A petition Of w. III. English
,sksng payment for certain lots destroyed BY the
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ROBBERY OF COUNTRY scHooL-HoUsEs.
During the last week there has been a system
attic robbery of the country school-houses of this
county, and in all several hundred dollars
worth Of books have Seen taken. Last Thurs
day night houses Nos. l and 2, in Perry town
ship, were entered and all the books that could
be sold were carried away. Yesterday morning
it was discovered that house No. 4, in this
township the Churchman pike. below the
German Orphans Home. had been robbed
either Saturday or Sunday night About forty
dollars worth of books including all Of any
value, were carried away. School had to be
dismissed while the teacher came TO the city and
purchased a new supply. Superintendent Flick
believes there is organized gang of thieves
who are going about the country robbing school
houses and selling the books Co some publisher
second hand book store AS yet none of the
books have appeared in the second Inland book
stores of this city. and it is supposed that they
are being shipped to some other city.
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The Ladies'

The Ladies
Are especially invited to call and see the most
complete assortment of brass vases fire sets,
coal-hods, umbrella stands and irons. cuspadors.
etc, ever brought to this city. No trouble TO
show you the goods. whether you want to buy or
not Just the thing for wedding and holiday
presents HILDEBRAND q FUGATE,
SO South Meridian street.
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Prices Always in Plain Figures.
Pettis, BaSsett&Co.
CITY MATTERS in GENERAL


CITY ELECTION. polls open at s O'Clock A. NJ and
close at from to o'clock p. NJ.
BASEBALL GAME between Cleveland and Indiana
polls clubs, Athletic Club grounds, $50 o'clock
HOME-RULE FAIR, Masonic Hall. evening.
ENGLISHS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Dare even.
ing.
THE MUsEUM-"Waifs of New York" afternoon
and evening.
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ARREST OF EDITOR coMsTocK,


L. M. Comstock, the fiery editor of the Even
ing Democrat, was arrested yesterday a war
rant sworn out in Squire Feibleman's court
charging him with provoke and profanity. The
prosecuting witness is George Walls. printer.
Last Saturday evening Mr. Walls, with another
young man, called at the Democrat Office for the
purpose of asking for work in the composing
room. They had started up the stairway when
Comstock demanded to know what they were
doing around there, and followed his question
with tho statement that they didn't want any
loafers about the place. Walls replied that he
wanted TO see Deck, the foreman. about work.
whereupon. Comstock, in profane language,
again ordered them out. saying they had no
work for loafers. Mr.. Walls walked into the
countng-room, and had taken a seat to wait for
Deck to come down, when Comstock again or
dered him out, and threatened violence il he did
no go. Walls remained long enough to stop
his fathers paper ard barely got out in time to
escape an assault The trial has been set for to-